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These bacteria can cause serious infections
Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat some drug-resistant infections caused by the bacteria
In some instances, enterococci can become resistant to this drug
VRE can live in the human intestines and female genital tract without causing disease
Sometimes it can cause infections of the urinary tract, bloodstream or in wounds associated with catheters & surgical procedures
VRE can get on caregiver's hands after contact with infected patients or by touching contaminated surfaces
VRE can also be spread directly to people when they touch contaminated surfaces
Keep hands clean
Clean areas such as bathrooms frequently
If someone has VRE, be sure to tell healthcare providers
These bacteria can cause serious infections
Vancomycin is an antibiotic used to treat some drug-resistant infections caused by the bacteria
When this occurs they are known as Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)
VRE can live in the human intestines and female genital tract without causing disease
VRE is often passed from person to person by contaminated hands of caregivers
VRE can get on caregiver's hands after contact with infected patients or by touching contaminated surfaces
VRE can also be spread directly to people when they touch contaminated surfaces
VRE is not spread through the air by coughing or sneezing
Keep hands clean
If someone has VRE, be sure to tell healthcare providers